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The latest on the work we fund, the way we support our hospitals, our events, campaigns and appeals.
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News30 December 2025Royal Free Charity chair awarded MBE for services to the NHS
A former stockbroker turned patient advocate, Judy Dewinter has been awarded an MBE for services to the NHS, recognising her leadership at the Royal Free Charity.
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News15 December 2025Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper donates £25,500 to support children’s cancer care at Barnet Hospital
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack has donated £26,000 to the Royal Free Charity to support paediatric oncology care at Barnet Hospital in north London.
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News28 November 2025Marsden Lecture 2025: jellyfish, doughnuts, Formula 1
Professor Rebecca Shipley revealed how looking beyond medicine drives new breakthroughs in healthcare innovation.
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News27 November 2025Marsden Lecture 2025: Professor Rebecca Shipley
Professor Rebecca Shipley, who earned a Queen’s honour for her response to the COVID pandemic, delivers the 2025 Marsden Lecture.
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News13 November 2025North London patient shares her story to help others facing loneliness in hospital this winter
A north London woman who once faced illness in silence is backing a new appeal to help hospital patients find comfort and connection this winter.
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News13 November 2025Supporting the next generation of researchers
The Royal Free Charity is helping a London doctor take the next big step in her research career - one that could transform care for patients with a life-threatening condition.
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News6 November 2025It’s a bot! Royal Free Charity and Royal Free London delighted to announce arrival of their new surgical robot
With four arms, two operating consoles and 720 degrees of rotation, a new da Vinci Xi surgical robot has joined the Royal Free Hospital’s cancer surgery team.
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News31 October 2025Michelin-starred chef helps raise £275,000 for new surgical robot
Richard Corrigan hosted a dinner at his National Portrait Gallery restaurant, raising £275,000 for the Royal Free Charity’s appeal to fund a new life-saving surgical robot.
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News15 October 2025Royal Free Charity receives parting gift from hospital volunteer group
Enfield and Cheshunt League of Hospital Friends has donated £141k of remaining funds to Chase Farm Hospital
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News9 September 2025Royal Free Radio host hangs up his headphones as he celebrates 55 years of hospital broadcasting
The longest continuously serving radio volunteer is hanging up his headphones, marking 55 years of hospital broadcasting to patients across north London.